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FROM THE C. Jeanenne Bell Collection, who appeared on Antiques Roadshow and authored several jewelry books, including Collector's Encyclopedia of Hairwork Jewelry. She was a certified appraiser and jewelry dealer and one of the top experts on hairwork jewelry. THERE IS A CRACK ON THE BOTTOM OF THIS PIECE. THAT CRACK IS ALSO IN THE ORIGINAL BOOK PICTURE. Victorian-era mourning hair art piece showcases an intricate floral arrangement crafted from human hair, set within a domed glass oval. The central pansy-like flower is flanked by the hand-painted initials 'E' and 'M', surrounded by delicate foliate sprays and stippled detailing. Housed in a classic round ebonized wood frame with a brass inner bezel and a top hanging loop, this authentic piece of memento mori reflects the sentimental craftsmanship of the 19th century. Brand: Unbranded Type: Mourning Hair Art Era: Victorian (19th Century) Medium: Human Hair, Glass, Wood Frame Shape: Round Art Shape: Oval Subject: Floral with Initials Initials: E M Frame Color: Black Inner Bezel: Brass Mount Type: Wall Hanging Backing: Textured Paper/Leatherette Style: Memento Mori Keywords: Antique, Folk Art, Gothic, Curiosities, Oddities, Dark Americana, Sentimental, Handcrafted, Genealogy, Period Piece, Macabre, Collectible Measurements: • Diameter: 4.25" • Depth: 1"